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Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

Generator Size Cost Range (Unit Only)1 to 6 kW$500 to $1,8007.5 to 10 kW$2,000 to $3,50014 to 18 kW$4,000 to $5,50020 to 24 kW$5,000 to $6,50026 to 32 kW$6,500 to $15,00036 to 38 kW$14,000 to ...

Thinking of installing a home generator, but unsure about how exactly to connect it to your home? We get it: There’s a lot that goes into finding and setting one of these babies up, and you want to ...

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...

Maintenance cost is one of several you'll need to account for. Maintenance cost is one of several generator costs you'll need to account for. Understanding the costs, installation requirements and ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

As the cold and windy weather takes over, power outages can become a concern. If you don’t want to be left in the dark, there are some benefits that come along with whole home generators. This is not ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe ...

The theory behind hydropower is very simple: water obeys gravity and imparts the gained kinetic energy onto a turbine, which subsequently drives a generator.  The devil here is, of course, in all ...